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November 5, 2026

North Yorkshire: Mind Matters dates and locations


The updated full list of Mind Matters days, times and locations.

Our social groups are open to adults and offer a friendly, relaxed space to enjoy a cuppa and chat, meet new people and take some time for your wellbeing. There’s no need to book...just drop in during the times listed.

If it’s your first time and you’re feeling a little nervous, one of our team will be there to welcome you and help you settle in. If you have any questions before coming along, please get in touch. We’d love to see you!

01609 780758
nyteam@darlingtonmind.com

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Hebburn: THE TYNE-WEAR REMEMBRANCE MATCH RETURNS 6th Nov


THE TYNE-WEAR REMEMBRANCE MATCH RETURNS! 

The Tyne-Wear Remembrance Match is back on Friday 6th November 2026, bringing both sides of the Tyne-Wear divide together through football, remembrance and a shared commitment to supporting our Armed Forces community.

All proceeds from the match will be split between three fantastic organisations:
Veterans at Ease
Newcastle United Armed Forces Supporters Branch
Sunderland AFC Armed Forces & Veterans Supporters Association

Friday 6th November 2026
Hebburn Town FC – Trustmark Group Stadium
South Drive, Hebburn, NE31 1UN

Tickets are available now! app.fanbaseclub.com

Two clubs. One Armed Forces community. 

Come along, show your support and help us make this another fantastic occasion.

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Catterick: Tiny Troops Stay & Play every Mon & Fri


Looking for something to do with your little ones in Catterick? 

Need to get out of the house, burn off some toddler energy or just fancy a cuppa and a chat with other parents?

Come along to Tiny Troops Stay & Play! 

A relaxed, friendly space where little ones can play, explore and make friends, while grown-ups enjoy some adult conversation! 

Loos Road Community Hub, Catterick

Every Monday & Friday

1pm – 3pm

Just £1.50 per child – snack & drink included!

Whether you’re new to the area, looking to meet other parents or simply need something affordable to keep the kids entertained, we’d love to welcome you!

Booking is essential – just message our Tiny Troops page to reserve your space.

Come along, get out of the house and make some new friends! 

Everyone welcome – mums, dads, grandparents and carers

Informastion provided by North HIVE Hub

Richmond: Join the Ravens every Tues & Thurs



Fancy giving rugby a go? We’re recruiting!

Whether you’ve played before or are completely new to the game, we’d love to welcome you to our club!

We're always looking for new players to join the team. 

No experience needed, just a willingness to give it a go, meet new people and have some fun!

Come along, get involved and be part of something great. 

Drop us a message for more information!

Richmondshire Ravens – Everyone Welcome!

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Blandford: Royal Signals museum shop - Christmas discount week Mon 9th - Tues 17th Nov

 


The Royal Signals Museum will be holding a Christmas Discount Week from 9th  to 17th November for personnel living and working on Blandford Camp.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Garrison community activities & events

 




Army Welfare Service - Community Support has it's Eventbrite organiser page for Blandford & Bovington Camps.

This is the one stop shop for all AWS Community Support activities in your area where you will find some amazing opportunities for you and your family!

AWS Community Support Blandford


a) Sign up and follow us - the more followers we have the more we can offer and the quicker you'll find out about new events!

b) Spread the word, tell you friends, post it to your socials and help grow our following!

c) Come along to our weekly events and get to know our amazing volunteers and the groups they run.


James Tarring - AWS Community Development Worker - Blandford

james.tarring100@mod.gov.uk

Information provided by Bovington HIVE 

Stafford Christmas Lights Switch on - Saturday 21 November - Market Square, Stafford


The streets around the centre of the county town will be illuminated on Saturday 21 November for the Christmas Lights Switch On.

The day will include live music and street entertainment before the lights are turned on at 5pm in the Market Square.

Full details HERE

Information provided by Central HIVE Hub

West Midlands: Birmingham’s free festive Reindeer Trail - 12 November - 6 January


 Red-nosed Rudolph and his fellow reindeer, will return to Birmingham city centre for the free festive trail like no other from Thursday November 12 until Wednesday January 6.,

Full details can be found HERE

Information provided by Central HIVE Hub

Staffordshire: Tamworth Borough Council - corporate services, communications - communications officer vacancy


Tamworth Borough Council - corporate services, communications - communications officer

£26,427 - £26,847 per annum pro rata
22.2 hours per week
Temporary contract until September 2028
Home-based role

Deadline: 18 November 2026
Apply here 
https://www.tamworth.gov.uk/jobs

Information provided by Central HIVE Hub
 

Shropshire: Free Yoga Classes with Cheryl - Armed Forces, Emergency Service or immediate family member of someone who has served


Donnington sessions until 14 December

Dawley sessions until 16 December

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub